davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
FRONT ELEVATION.

The plan here given is one which has been
used some three or four times during the last
year though each time with certain moditi
cations No ono ever builds exactly the same
house as his neighbor Housekeeping habits
or instincts lead to changes. The arrange
menU Of rooms in house is not alwaysa mat
ter Of reason 1t is frequently matter of
preference or rrejudice. have drawn and
lettered the here given just as it was
used the last l..ne. There are different ways
of handling the general arrangement as here
shown The three front rooms might be kept
just as they are, excepting that the dining
room could be placed Immediately back of
the hall, and the china closet and pantries
placed on that side of the house. This would
bring the sitting room in the place now
mentioned as dining room, and would give
a parlor in front. In one of the houses, as
built, there was a rear stairway running from
one of the small bedrooms up stairs to little
hall at one side of the kitchen below. The
cellar stairway was under it, Another thing
which might be done would be to continue
the part over the kitchen two stories high and
use the rear stairway above mentioned for
the purpose of gaining access to a servants
room, bath room and one Of the small bed
rooms The bath room would be next to the
kitchen fue 50 that the plumbing pipes might
be run up next to it in way to prevent
freezing.
To take the plan as it is we find that there
are eight rooms arranged according to low
cost ideas. First, there is porch in front
from which we enter the hall, which is 713x10
feet in dimensions. The stairway is of mod
ern plan with a landing five steps up from
the floor. Over this landing is a square win
dow in which may be placed cathedral glass.
There are newell posts on the first step and at
the landings. There is place for hat rack
either next to the stairway or at the left Of
the door entering the sitting room. In case
it were placed here there might be a closet
under the hall stairway and leading into. the
hall; otherwise it might be entered from the
library. This closet is not shown on the
plan. There are folding doors between the
sitting room and dining room and between
the dining room and the library. These doors
might be changed to sliding doors for $40 for
each opening
The sitting room is the best room in the
house, as it should be; in it is a CRATE There
are double windows in front There plenty
OF Wa .oace piano or furniture. The
room which is called the library is used, in
the instance'which have in mind, as a study
by young professional man. The side door
way shown might be placed SO as to open to
the rear porch by moving the cellar stairway
so that it would run lengthway OF the
kitchen. If more isolation is required from
the dining room single rather than double
doors might be used. This would give addi-
tional wall space.
It is to be noticed that the fue stack as ar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
One wisn American.

Young Mr.. Winthrop-Ahl win, have
not seen you for month. How are you, my
boy9
Young Mr. Standish-Poygamoy.
Mr.. W.-Eh?
Mr.. S.-The top o. the mornin' to we.
Mr.. W.-Ohl l sec; feel rather jolly about
something, ehl
Mr.. S.-Be jabers an ye're roight about
thot The byes is workin' fer me- begorry;
as eff was the greatest mon the worrild.
Mr.. W.-Great Scottl-Standish, are you
crazy-you, an American clear back to tho
Mayhower, talking with such brogue as
that!
Mr.. S.-Great Plymouth Winthrop, do
you want to ruin me9 Speak lower. / am
in training for a nomination. Bits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
A Job on a Drummer.

In one Of the Birmingham drug stores this
morning was a dealer in silver polish, who
was telling the merits Of his goods and polish.
ing everything he could get hold Of in the
line Of silver. After while the drug clerk
called the attention Of the agent to powder
that he had and asked his opinion of its mer-
Its. The agent tried it and said it was fair,
but not equal to his own, and was willing to
back up his opinion with bet Of 500. After
while the agent was informed that the
powder was some that had been distracted
from his own box, and he Immediately had
business that called him out of the'store-
Waterbury American.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27

In connection with these plans which have
given, statements as TO cost are made. 1t
may be interesting to know what kind of con-
struction is contemplated. In the first place,
the sills are 6x6 inches; the first two tiers Of
joist are 2xlO inches, the third 2xs; the stud.
ding 2x4 inches The outside walls arc
sheeted, papered and weather boarded, either
this or lath sheeting on the inside and paper
on the outside The paper, Of course, is build.
ing paper and or sbnges wsn bng
The material is all first class. The front door
is oak, as is also the stairway. The other
finish is soft wood, stained or vanished The
first story is 10 feet inches high, and the
second feet inches
This house has been built according to this
same general plan four times, but never at q
cost exceeding 81 800. This includes a mod
crate amount Of fence, walks, well, cistern
and sheds. LOUIS Il. GIBSON.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
He Died for a Principle.

A party of prospectors came OH the body Of
man in an out of the way place. They did
not recognize him. He was q stranger. He
had not been shot, he had not been killed by
blow, he had not been attacked by wild
animal, he had not fallen over aprecipice, he
did not look as If starvation had killed him.
They were specializing on the cause of death
when they saw a scrap Of paper pinned to his
clothes. They took it off and with some diff
ficuty they deciphered this legend: at was
he rattlesnake. / tried to catch him by the
tail. "-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
A Youthful Mrs. partinrton.

Annie g. had been punished for crying
over two broken dolls. "Oh, yes, mamma, y
she moaned, "you can punish me If you like,
but I've had terrible affection losing both
my children in one day, and I'm bound to
cry. II l was to die (reproachfully) you
could cry without being intersturbed" An
other day she asked to go to several places
and upon being refused exclaimed: "You
won't let me go anywhere want to--not a
Jingle where New Orleans Picayuna
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27

Boil enough sca..let beets to make about a
quart when grated on q coarse crater, then
add small teacur of grated horseradish and
some vinegar. Tobe eaten with meats.-The
Household.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
40 prevent the skim from plscoloring

Take little dry starch or arrowroot, and
merely moisten it with cold water and
lay it on the injured part This must be done
Immediately to prevent the action of the air
upon the skin. However, it may be applied
some hours afte-ward with good Effects
Journal Of Chem stry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27

The taste of fish may be removed very ef-
fectually from knives and forks by rubbing
them with fresh orange or lemon peel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27
CHA9TS9
BARL ~
WI A T. Z

"HI9KX
III In flavor. mild and elegant In taste. It does
,t contain one drop Of impure oil. Being genuine
arley Malt Whisky, II possesses much nutriment,
lad Is a fine tonic for use In ma'nrial sections. IL
greatly prevents attacks Of Pneumonia, A splendid
sonic Tor weak lungs and feebcness Most excellent
o, drinking. and purest for home use
Ell CHASE & Co.. Distillers. Louisville. XIV.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27

The plan here given is one which has been
used some three or four times during ths last
year, though each time with certain moditl-
cations. No ono ever builds exactly the same
house as his neighbor Housekeeping habits
or instincts lead to changes. The arrange
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
Base Ball.

The Athletic Base Ball Club Of this
town, crossed bats with the Cooch's
Bridge nine on Thos Wright's field at
Cooch's Bridge, Del, on Saturday after
noon last The weather being very threat
ening it was decided to play five in
ming game, to he continued if not stop
ped by the rain.
The Cooch's Bridge boys were first TO
handle the "willow" and of course the
Athletics would have the last inning to
bat. After four innings had been played
it was decided to play six innings and
call The game, but when the visiting club
had finished the fifth inning the home
team left the field and would not play
any longer, being two runs ahead, the
score standing - to H. This being con-
trary to the rules the umpire decided the
game in favor of the Athletic by n score
of 8 to U.
The grass was wet causing ball playing
to be very difficult. The pitchers were
not able to control the ball, hitting sever
al of the batsmcn. Harry Davis of the
Cooch's Bridge club was hit in the small
of the back in the first inning by a
pitched ball and was compelled to stop
playing. Harry Whiteman. catcher Of
the vitisng club had finger of his right
hand split.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30

Mrs $. H. Balderson of this town, is
visiting her brother, X. X. Martin, Bati-
more, Md
zrhc following persons from this town
add vicinity were at Rehoboth this week;
n. William Curtis, Alfred A. Curtis and
wife, Master Lindsey Curtis, Samuel
Lindsey and wife, Miss Elizabeth Lind
sey, james EIossinger, Miss Anna and
Cora IIossinger, II. II. Curtis, Theodore
+. Armstrong and wife.
n Don't forget to send us the names of
those who are visiting you, because we
want them and often cannot find out
who is here.
For beautiful, quiet town Newark
takes the cake.
Miss Belle Morrison is visiting
friends in Oxford, Pa.
Miss Jennie Mayhood of Ccntreville,
Del, is visiting Mrs. VIM. Straughn in
this town
Mr.. c. S. shivler, wife and son of
Brooklyn, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Benz. Wilson of this town.
Master Blair Pie, visited friends
in Clearfield and Clinton counties, Pa
last week.
Miss Lula Mendenhall of Philadel-
phia, is spending few days with Miss
Carrie Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs McOuven of Phiadel-
phia, A. j. Cook of Bellefonte, spent
Sunday last with J. J. Pie.
DR. Cassiday together with his sis
ter Annie and niece are visiting Mrs. J..
j. Pie.
Prof. F. d. Chester, of Delaware
College, and wife, returned from their
Rehoboth trip this week.
Willie Mulin of Philadelphia, is
visiting his uncle, Thos. A. Mulin this
town.
Rev. Geo. NJ. Bond and wife are at
present boarding at the Deer Park Hotel.
Mrs. Theo. r. Wolf and children
are visiting in New York State.
Mr.. William Pennington is having a
new addition built to the rear of his
residence on Main street.
Miss Ella Marvel of Wilmington,
who has been visiting Miss Mollie +.
Falls at Elkton, spent two days with
Miss Eta Todd of this town.
Mrs. Maggie Stewart and daughter
Ida, of Wilmington, are visiting Mrs
Geo. Steel, living near Head of Chris
tiana Church.
Mrs. Alfred Ryan of Bound-Brook,
N. j., accompanied by her sister, Miss
Florence Manuel, are visiting their father
in this town.
Miss Lizzie Gadsby and Miss May
Sayre of Philadelphia have been spend
ing a week with Miss Emma Choate.
Miss Maggie Dean of this town, is
visiting relatives at Kiamensi.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
You Need Not Be a Millionaire.

TO be Interested in mining stocks
and in receipt of dividends on min
ing stocks. At last Il successful min
ing enterprise has planned that its
stockholders shall be among the
people, rather than the few who usu-
ally absorb the stock of promising
mining enterprises. The Tortilita
Gold and Silver Mining Co., of the
famous Pinal County, Arizona, has
put it shares at two dollars each that
any investor, anywhere, may partici-
pate in its success. An order for
even one share from the humblcst
buyer will have the company's re-
spectful attention. Jos. II. Real,
president of the National Agricultu-
raj Society, is president of the Min
ing Co., and his associates also are
men of character and standing in
the country, Address the company
at 81 Broadway, New York, foi
shares or for information relating
! thereto.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
Kimbleville, Pa.

The Loyal Temperance Legion of this
city held their first annual meeting on
Wednesday evening of last week in the
church. The church was filled from pit
to DOME The exercises were opened
with defamation by Miss Ada Whit
craft, entitled, Little Feet" which was
rendered in clear, sweet voice, and w0s
a very appropriate selection rendered by
an able elocutionist at the conclusion
of this defamation the members of the
Legion, marched in the church singing u
piece suitable for the occasion. Mr..
Percy Covington very ably performed ON
the organ and Mr.. Norris Slack likewise
the cornet. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Brady
followed by the calling of the roll which
was answered with sentiments.
\ silver medal was offered for the best
defamation, and the following five per-
sons contested Miss Eva Kimble, Mr..
Louis Covington, Misses Ida Taylor, Elva
Willard, and Florie Strickland Miss
Ida Taylor was decided the best and was
awarded the medal, but through some
misunderstanding it failed to arrive in
time to be presented at the jubilee. The
judges were Messrs. Henry Greenfield,
John Pennington and Lewis Brown.
The next on the program WAS a recitation
by Miss Mollie Taylor that was admira-
bly, rendered, entitled "The Nation Need
Her Sons" Very appropriate pieces
of music were interspersed though the
exercises. The last defamation Yves de-
claimed very creditably by Miss Jennie
Messimer, "Plea for Prohibition" The
Rev. Mr.. Brady made short address and
the collection was taken up after which
the Temperance doxology was sang and
all were dismissed leaving the first Jubi-
Ice of the Kimbleville Loyal Temperance
Legion well pleased with an entertain
ment that highly amused and instructed
them, and with bright hopes and best
wishes for its prosperity, and expecta'
tions of attending again just one year
hence. A FRIEND.
The body is more susceptible to benefit
from Hoods Sarasparilla now than at any
other season. Therefore, take itnOw
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
HomewoOd Driving Park

1t has been the custom for some years
back to hold annually trot at the above
park, and they have become so popular
that another meeting will Re given this
year. The date generally falls in the
early part of August, just after the farm
ers have completed their busy season,
and the attendance from this source is
always good. The object ofthesc annual
meetings is not for the purpose of maxi
ing money, but simply to furnish inno-
cent amusement for those who take
pride in horsehesh and the development
of speed. The races last year were in
tensely interesting and fast time was
made, although no records are made.
Later on hand bills and advertisements
will give full particulars.
LATER.-The races will take place on
Saturday, August 18th. Those who have
horses that show speed should enter in
some of these races. The wagon race
last year was great success, and seven
heats had to be trotted before it was
finished, so evenly were the horse:
matched.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
To Bay Ridge


ON Thursday, Welcome Legion, Select
Knights, A, o. U. W. of Wilmington
carried an excursion over the b. 4 O.
Railroad to the popular watering resort
on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay
Bay Ridge. The day promising any
thing but a pleasant one, but before noon
the sun was shining and a fair breeze
Stirring The train arrived here at 7.35
when about dozen persons boarded.
There was seven cars TO the train, and
being only about two hundred and fifty
persons. We had no trouble in finding
comfortable seats because we four had a
whole car to ourselves. The ride to Bal
timore was pleasant enough, the running
of the train causing delightful breeze
There was delay of q short While at
Canton; the boat had not arrived at the
wharf. However before our patience
gave out, the cars were pushed down to
the wharf and we exchanged our mode
of travelling.
There was general rush for the shady
side of the boat. In Il short space the
boat-Theo, Weems,- pushed off and we
rode down over the broad waters of Ches-
apeake Bay. There was delightful
breeze stirring and the ride was very
49,, '.,,1 o.. ,,o,,to,,.o,l 20 rida
Pie"s"i'' anu We "oie 'o,i'oi''0'' ~ ''N0
on and on for days, if such pleasant tenn
perature could be endured. But there
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30

Since the explosion Of the agricultural
engine on the farm Of Edward Stroud,
there has been, probably, over hundred
theories put forth. We clip the follow
ing from Mondays Morning Ne'rs
"The scene Of the accident has been
visited by over fifteen hundred persons.
There is much demurring at the verdict
of the coroner's jury. The engine was a
very old one, and had been patched up
in vital places"
We have made inquiry and cannot
find one demurrer. The last sentence of
the above article, which refers to the
"Engine as IL very old one, and had been
patched up in vital places" we stamp as
a lie. On Monday we had occasion to 90
into the country and at the same time
took careful look at the Wrecked boiler
and failed to find one patch. The owner
VIM. Bowen, says he will pay person
$500 who finds a patch on the boiler.
1t was reported to us that an official of
the Il. & o. Railroad looked at the boiler
and declared it was not safe to carry over
ten pounds of steam. Who asked the
testimony of this gentleman we have not
found out, but, how was it two boilers
on the b. & O. Railroad exploded, when
the experts know so much about them
Mr.. Bowen says he will send for b. &
0. expert when he gets his other two
boilers tested.
This boiler has been looked at and
carefully examined by men who have
handled iron for years and can tell rot
ten iron from good, and pronounced the
piece of iron torn out to be splendid
piece and they failed to find any cause
for explosion.
There has been reports reached us us
to the cause of explosion. One man re-
marked that the explosion was caused
by having no water in the boiler and
five pounds of steam On. Another said
that the boiler had been condemned two
years ago, and that the steam guage reg.
istcred so many pounds, and then you
could not tell how many pounds the
boiler had on aftcrward. Another said
1 was a quarter ola mile away when the
explosion occurred, and when 1 arrived
on the scene, the boiler was jumping and
humping about the field Just TO lool
at the above reports given and you cal
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30

For a week past workmen have been
engaged in pulling down row of rickcty
old frame buildings comprising Nos. POI
to 2l3 Thompson street, New York, TO
make way for more desirable structures.
While tearing away portion of the cell
ing, one of the men came upon barrel,
and removing the covering discovered
that it contained greenbacks. lie slowed
it into his pockets, and when alone
counted it over, gloating in the posses
sion of 10 $50 bills. The next LAY he
made another find, which cast cloud
over his happiness. 1t was set of
counterfeitcrs' tools. Then he went to
Guy Il. Pelton, one of the owners of the
property, and ilaid the facts and the
articles before him. The bills were sub
mitted to experts, who without hesitation
pronounced them genuine. The finder
was generously allowed to keep the
money, 500 of which he divided among
his fellow worlSmen. The bills are of
the issue of November 10th, 1868, among
the first greenbacks ever put out. At that
time, the neighbors say, the premises
were occupied by amysterious individual
named Weber For some years past its
occupants have been colored people
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
Oowantown.

Mrs. Matilda Egnor is lying very i'll
at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr..
Thos. Major, jr.
Miss Mayme House of Baltimore, Md.
spent several day with Mrs. W. S. Bur-
mite, last week. The above "house" is a
nice one to have visit.
1t would be well for the Board OF
Health to inspect our town and have all
nuisances removed. Ifnot there may be
a few first class cases of cholera around
here.
Mr.. VIM. Maxwell spent part of last
week with his son, +. G. Maxwell, at
Trainer, Pa.
At the primary election last Saturday
many became venal for drink of rum
Shame
"Novice" of the Cccl Democrat certain
ly is well named. For caviling, prevar
icating and illusory he is meritorious o.
n largess of vituperation. HOMO.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
II Is Cooked Food; A Predigested Food:
A Non-lrritatlng Food.
Grove Meeting.

An all day meeting will be held in
Donnell's Grove, near Newark, on New
London road, on Lords day, August eth,
preaching p. m. by Rev. ]. i. Parson of
Nashville, Ind Communion at p. m.
A hack will be run from Newark to
the grove, from $3.50 to 1890 a. M, and
from to p: M, and from 1 to > p. IN.
10 cents round trip and 10 cents one
way. Orders for hack can be left at
Delaware House. Further notice will
be given as meeting progresses.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
Shilob's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue
cessful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, few doses invariably cure the
worst case of Cough, Group, and Bron-
chitis, while it's wonderful success in the
cure of Consumption is without u paral-
lei in the history ofmedicine. Since It's
first discovery it has been sold on guar.
antee, a test which no other medicine
can stand. If you have cough we ear
nestly ask you to try it. Price 10 cts, 81
cts. and Sl.00. Ifyour Lungs are sore
Chest or Back, Lame, use Shiloh's Por-
GUS Plaster. Sold by +. 7. Dilworth
Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
Of to New Castle.

On July 4th, row was kicked up at
the Deer Park Hotel. 1t appeared that
VIM. and George Potter two colored men
were the leaders, any way they were ar
rested on Thursday evening of this week,
and placed in the lookup. On Friday
morning they were brought before Squire
Mex eowan, who after hearing testimony
committed them to New Castle Jail in the
sum of $500 each, also they were placed
under 800 each to keep the peace.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
Garfield.

On Monday evening in Caskey Hall
the Rev. Frederick ID. Power, of Wash
ington, d. G., will lecture on the "Relig-
ious Life and Character of James A. Gar
field" This is a celebrated lecturer, and
the hall should be crowded Admission
only % cents. Don't fail to attend.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30

Plenty of French and American
Sateens to take your choice from l3c up.
Plain black Lawns and figured black
Lawns and only 10 to l5c. Satin Para
soils at $500 and worth 2.75 one at 800
and worth 1915 and will charge 800 for
same kinds The best stock silk gloves
and mitts you can find 25c to 30 and 15c
at Armstrong; Notion Department.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-07-30
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit Posi-
lively Cured by administering DIR. halhes' told
Specific.

1t can be given in cup of coffee or tea
without the knowledge of the person
taking it is absolutely harmless and will
effect permanent and speedy cure,
whether the patient is moderate drink
er or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of
drunkards have been made temperate
men who have taken Golden Specific in
their coffee without their knowledge, and
to-day believes they quit drinking of
their own free will. IT NENERFAlI.S.
The system once impregnated with the
Specific it becomes an utter impossbility
for the liquor appetite to exist. For full
particulars, address Golden Specific Co.,
ISIS Race ST., Cincinnati, o.